NoctuaNH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)

=======================================Review for 2025 (AMD AM5)===I'll still recommend this cooler for most CPUs, and for newer gen chips you can even get the NM-AM5/4-MP83 mounting kit for free from Noctua. However, I've moved to the NH-D15 G2 LBC for AM5 and have submitted a review for that model on its product's page.=======================================Review for 2022 (AMD AM4)===Bought another one of these recently for a new AM4 build, and once more the performance is outstanding. There were minor changes to this model's packaging where they added parts for the AM4 socket. From what I understand you can also request these parts from Noctua directly with proof of purchase on an older model NH-D15.I have a higher core count on this CPU with higher clocks compared to my previous build below, and it's holding the temps between 37-53C from idle to max load. It's also nearly silent with only some very minor wind noise under load.The RAM I'm using on this build is a bit taller than I'd like, but the case does allow the secondary fan to fit just fine with the slightly added height from the fan adjustment above the RAM.I can absolutely recommend pairing this with the Fractal Torrent given its size and the overall purpose of these being air-cooling.Keywords to help searches for fitment:-MSI MAG X570S Tomahawk-Fractal Torrent (full size)-G.SKILL Trident Z Neo===========================================Review for 2017 (Intel LGA1151)===This air cooler defeated my old Corsair H100i v2 in cooling efficiency, noise, quality, and likely overall space consumption (no tubes or radiators blocking sides of the case). I'm getting at least 8-10C cooler with this thing over water and it's not even running at full speed. Not to say the water cooler was bad, but just weigh your options depending on how you set up your case cooling.Even with the slight offset of the optional fan, using Corsair Vengeance LPX sticks, I had plenty of headroom in the Air 540 even though it stated a 170mm clearance.Keywords to help searches for fitment:-Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-Corsair Air 540-Corsair Vengeance LPX===========================Notes for both G1 models===It's awesome that this thing fits so many different socket types, should I choose to switch to AMD then I don't have to buy a different kit I just change out the mounts. The build quality of the hardware is outstanding, none of the parts feel cheap or of poor manufacturing. Assembly and installation is easy to follow even though it looks way too large to sit on the socket. Some may be concerned about strain on the CPU/socket but I'd say it's comparable to some AIOs in this category, the tubes on some AIOs can absolutely put tension on the socket.If you're not concerned with the interior looks of your case then you should seriously buy this thing.If you *are* concerned with the interior looks of your case then search for the Chromax product line to compliment this hardware.If you're unsure about the optional secondary fan fitting, take a 140mm case fan and set it on top of your RAM (vertically as if it were on the cooler sitting above the RAM). If it still clears the side of your case with a few millimeters to spare then you're likely OK. Both 140mm fans are almost fully adjustable, they move/notch up and down on wire clips using the heat-sink fins as mounting points.The fans are 140mm with 120mm mounts, probably for compatibility to fit a 120mm fan as the optional for those with taller RAM.These do come with thermal paste as well.

By far THE best option for air cooling a CPU hands down. I switched from the original Corsair h80i that I have been using for 2.5 years now because it was severely under-performing as of late. Here is my CPU config with the h80i:i7-4790K Overclocked4.6GHz @1.275vh80i Temps day 1/day before replacementIdle: 38°C/47°CGaming: 76°C/78°CLoad or Stress testing: 82-85°C/88-100°C (!?!?!)For those who don't know, the 4790K has a reputation of being a very warm processor, similar to the current 7700K.And before anyone wants to claim that I did/had something incorrectly, I used Arctic Silver 5 as my thermal paste as well as the MX-4 and had only a 1°C difference. I used the Corsair SP120 fans in push/pull. No airflow restrictions in my case whatsoever and I have two front-intake fans and two top-exhaust fans. My PC is also next to a vent, so I had proper cooling in my room (even during the summer). I do maintenance (dust cleaning) every 3 months because I have two cats. Everything that should be going fantastic for my h80i to work very well... just eventually didn't.With my case supporting the required lengths, I decided to switch to the NH-D15. After a painful installation (the fins are relatively sharp, but not razor-sharp), it works wondrously. I also switched out the ugly stock fans for two Corsair ML140 fans because they are much better than the stock fans in every aspect. The results speak for themselves:i7-4790K Overclocked4.6GHz @1.275vNH-D15 temps day 1/8 monthsIdle: 30-35°C/30-35°CGaming: 62°C/64°CLoad or Stress testing: 68-70°C/71°CFans RPM: 2010RPM Max, 300RPM min, 1150RPM averageAlthough the stock fans are quiet, at the same fan RPM, I get better cooling with the 2 ML140's as well as a higher max just in case. The only downside to the cooler is that it is ENORMOUS!! So make sure that you can fit this in your system.TL;DRGreat alternative to liquid cooling at the cost of space. Amazing and consistent temps after 8 months of using it. Great for anyone who wants to overclock their CPU. If you don't like the fans, just get different ones as you can install them the same way. The only Con: massive size, so make sure it fits in your case.Cheers!